Feeling guilty -- justified or overreacting?

We took the family to a theme park this weekend. I spent most of the day today watching my kids ride the rides, but I did end up going on this teacup ride, which went way faster than I thought it would. There was a fair amount of centrifugal force.

I also halfway sat in a hot tub for a couple minutes at the hotel tonight... the temp was definitely lower than average, but still hot.

Comments (2)

I would definitely ease up on yourself (as I sit soaking in a bath that's probably a bit warmer than it should be). We need to take care of ourselves during pregnancy, and if that means relaxing in a hot tub or enjoying time with our families, I say go for it. Hell, my husband and I are honeymooning in Disney World in a month, and I'll be in line for the teacup ride myself!

I bought a baby bath thermometer so that I could stay under the recommended 102 deg, I was actually surprised at how warm that was. If you weren't fully in the hot tub and only for a few minutes I really doubt your body temp increased to anything concerning. As for the ride, I'm sure that's scary but I doubt it did any harm. I would just take that as a note to self not to ride again if it worries you, but don't worry too much about it! I'm sure baby is totally fine in there.

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